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Scully Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Have or Had

When you're writing in the present tense, is it incorrect to use the first sentence below?

I had 60 seconds to complete the task, so what did you expect me to do?

I have 60 seconds to complete the task, so what do you expect me to do?
  

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The first since refers to a past task; the 2nd refers to a current task.

  • The first since refers to a past task; the 2nd refers to a current task.
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The first since refers to a past task; the 2nd refers to a current task.

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